You don't have to be a mountain climber or wilderness explorer to find yourself responsible for your own survival, notes Tom Watson; an outing like a simple family hike, a hunt on familiar land, or even a drive through the countryside can quickly turn into an emergency situation. A field tester for camping and survival products, with years of experience as a trail guide, outfitter, and search-and-rescue team member in Alaska, Watson explains how best to prepare yourself before you leave home, as well as how to think through potential emergency situations, with tips from assessing your surroundings to packing everyday items that can become essential survival tools in the wilderness.